Africa surpasses Europe in Catholic population; Church leaders highlight missionary role

According to the latest statistics published by Agenzia Fides, Africa's Catholic population has now surpassed Europe's, rising to 288.3 million.

Pope Leo XIV: 'Holiness is not a privilege reserved for a few'

The pontiff said the Solemnity of All Saints offers a "hope-filled message": God sees goodness hidden from us and calls every person to holiness.

Wisconsin pilgrims visit Belgium to explore roots of Our Lady of Champion visionary

Bishop David Ricken led 50 pilgrims from Wisconsin to Belgium to retrace Adele Brice's footsteps and deepen their connection to the visionary behind the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion.

America's first martyrs for marriage: The Georgia Martyrs declared 'blessed'

In a milestone for the Catholic Church in America, the Georgia Martyrs are the first American martyrs for marriage and the first to be beatified in the South.

Pope Leo XIV welcomes thousands from Notre Dame, Villanova to Vatican ahead of historic game

The pope met with basketball teams, students, and fans from both universities ahead of Sunday's Eternal City Tip-Off

New York archbishop joins religious sisters in suing state over assisted suicide law

Archbishop Ronald Hicks joined a suit brought by several orders of religious sisters against the state's recently instituted suicide regime.

Here's how Catholics can get 8 plenary indulgences during the first week of November

For centuries, the Catholic Church widely observed All Saints' Day (Nov. 1) as an octave, extending the holy celebration to eight days.

U.S. bishops celebrate pro-life pregnancy centers for Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Cardinal Simoni says faith sustained him through death sentence for Mass honoring President Kennedy

The 98-year-old Albanian cardinal called for prayers for world leaders after experiencing severe religious persecution.

New EWTN docuseries offers inside look at the Catholic Church's rite of exorcism

"In Jesus' Name," a three-part documentary series, seeks to demystify the rite of exorcism and provide an accurate view of how they are conducted and how people have found deliverance.